As a market leader in the cruise industry, Cunard sails spectacular ships all over the world. Join us and you'll discover that working at sea is more than just a job. It's a way of life. During your Cunard career you could explore all four corners of the world, visiting destinations from Alaska to Japan, and more than 70 countries in between. Explore new cultures, meet incredible new friends, and gain experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

We are currently recruiting for Sous Chef positions to work onboard our 5 Star luxury vessels, in a structured and developmental environment, with quality produce and superb equipment in highly professional, diligent and dedicated teams. Our galleys deliver in excess of over 1000 covers, at every sitting. You will be working in large teams of up to 165 chefs from mixed nationalities. You will work 10 hours a day over a period of 2 3 shifts, 7 days a week for the duration of your contract.

Reporting to the Premier Sous, you will be responsible for managing an allocated area within the Galley operation and to ensure that all staff comply with relevant Company standards and procedures, with the aim of providing the Company desired service product. You will be providing professionally prepared quality food product within budget and in line with the Corporate Menu Cycle. You are also responsible for complying with all legal, safety, hygiene and administration procedures as well as HR and HS&E policies.

The duties will be varied working across different sections and a number of dining outlets, including the potential opportunity of working with our celebrity chefs. In addition to your professional duties you will also have to deliver staff training and have ship safety duties & responsibilities.

To be considered for the role it is essential that you are professionally trained with relevant qualifications, NVQ 3 or City and Guilds 7061/2 with Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate and be computer literate. In addition, you will also need a Management or supervisory qualification.3 years operational experience in high volume catering facilities such as conference and events, banqueting or large scale 4 or 5 star hotel is also crucial.

Being part of the Cunard team also has it benefits:

• Flights paid for, from the main airport in your home country to your ship
• Company role training and additional training for 'new to sea'
• Crew gym, fitness classes and sports courts
• Free crew bikes to explore amazing destinations
• Free WhatsApp text messages, plus flexible paid internet packages
• Lifelong friendships
• Discounted crew shore experiences
• Meals and free beverage stations
• Inclusive culture so everyone feels valued and that they belong
• Medical services on board

Crew are recommended to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations prior to joining a ship, if available.

We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.